Category Archives: Roster

The biggest story of the #Nats offseason is still Schrödinger’s Harper

Posted on January 13, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

Famed Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger devised a thought experiment to explain quantum mechanics back in 1935. Schrödinger posited a scenario, which (slightly simplified) goes like this: A cat is inside a box, and if a particular event happens inside the … Continue reading →

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The #Nats add some oomph…with an asterisk…to the middle infield!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by SaoMagnifico

The Washington Nationals have been in need of a big bat in the middle of the order since Bryce Harper left to test the waters of free agency. They have also been in need of a second baseman to push … Continue reading →

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Does Bryce Harper want to re-sign with the Washington Nationals?

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For the first time since the season ended, it feels like a reunion with Bryce Harper is a real possibility.  So that begs the question, does Bryce Harper want to re-sign with the Washington Nationals? The answer to that question … Continue reading →

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It is time to extend Ryan Zimmerman to a restructured deal!

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For months our readers here have discussed our suggestion about the advantages of extending the contract of the face of the franchise for the Washington Nationals. In case you did not know, Ryan Zimmerman happens to be one of the top offensive … Continue reading →

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The 2019 NationalsProspects.com Watchlist

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Luke Erickson

Originally published on NationalsProspects.com I think the “WKRP to Cincinnati” trade is it for 2018, which means it’s safe to put the finishing touches on the Washington Nationals 2019 Watchlist. It feels like this was one of the most difficult … Continue reading →

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Can Mike Rizzo upgrade at second base? #Nats

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When Howie Kendrick‘s season ended on May 19th in the 8th inning with an achilles tendon injury, it has led to much doubt that the player who turns 36 next season can recover to be effective on defense. Nationals general … Continue reading →

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Is there any way for the #Nats to re-sign Bryce Harper and keep payroll under $206 million?

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

For those fans who are still wishing for the Washington Nationals to re-sign Bryce Harper, you must consider that money and desire are two driving forces that are not necessarily mutually exclusive for the Nationals. While the Nats are dealing … Continue reading →

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How many more moves does Mike Rizzo have to make?

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

One of the busiest people in Washington, D.C. is not a politician or a lobbyist although Mike Rizzo’s job entails a lot of skills that those on Capitol Hill need to be effective just like the general manager of the … Continue reading →

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Mike Rizzo adds the big lefty bat with “Big City” Matt Adams

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The Washington Nationals made their seventh big league deal of this off-season re-signing Matt Adams to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2020. Adams will receive $3 million for his 2019 salary according to reports with a mutual … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Sources say Tanner Roark is being shopped for trades!

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

News broke this morning in a quite public way that Tanner Roark is available for trade which hit Twitter on a tweet from Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan. From the  beginning of the off-season’s roster realignments, Roark was listed by us … Continue reading →

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